Bara Food Tanjong Pagar

Written by Sarah Ong | September 27, 2024

Image: Bara Food

Loved for

Grilled Indonesian food

Prices

S$15 - S$25 per pax

Address

Altez / Icon Village Extension
16 Enggor St, #01-10
Singapore 079717

Phone

+65 8182 6876

Opening hours

Daily 11:00 - 22:00

Website

Bara Food Tanjong Pagar

Bara Food, located at Tanjong Pagar, features flavorful Indonesian dishes, particularly grilled rice wrapped in banana leaves. The restaurant's name, 'bara,' literally translates to 'coal' in Bahasa, so you know you’re in for the ultimate Indonesian grilled food experience.

With a well-rounded menu, this restaurant has a little bit of everything, whether you're in the mood for something light or a filling meal with plenty of sides.

Highlights:

Rich, authentic Indonesian grilled flavors with Nasi Bakar as the star: Bara Food recreates some of Indonesia’s most common and loved street foods that are typically grilled over charcoal. While it offers the usual satay and fish, the star is actually a side dish, Nasi Bakar, which is rice wrapped in banana leaves and grilled over fire. The smokiness from the grill elevates the flavor of the rice, which goes well with so many things, from chicken to veggies.
A galore of spicy sambal: Sambal is a staple of Indonesian cuisine that can uplift any recipe. Bara Food uses spicy red sambal and sambal matah in many dishes. If you like spice, Bara is the place for you. Order any of its dishes with red sambal for that extra kick of spice.
Modern space with a welcoming atmosphere: While you’ll enjoy traditional Indonesian flavors, you’ll be sitting in a small and beautiful space, lit with modern lights and lots of greenery.

MENU: Bara Food boasts a simple menu where diners can find

Bara Sets (7 items) that combine proteins with rice and side dishes to make a hearty, complete meal
an a la carte section with 16 items of protein, veggies, soup, and salad
a drink menu with traditional Indonesian freshers like Lemongrass Drink, Ice Calamansi, and Teh Botol.

MUST-TRIES:

Ayam Goreng Serundeng
Ayam Bakar Bara
Sate Lilit
Sambal Udang Ketang
Soto Betwai
KangKung Belacan
Nasi Bakar
Perkedel

PRICES:

Sets/Bento: S$13 to S$18.50
Salad: S$10 to S$13
Mains: S$8.50 to S$13
Side dishes: S$3 to S$5
Drinks: S$3 to S$4.5

LOOK & FEEL: The restaurant is located in Icon Village Altez and has a seating capacity of under 20. This self-service restaurant has a very casual vibe, with pictures depicting life in the Indonesian islands. There are loads of plants that add greenery, perhaps inspired by the jungles of Sumatra.

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